Piano notes Dua Lipa — Don't Start Now
Here is a new song in my piano sheet music archive. The original amateur interpretation of a tune. This sheet music is created in a transformative manner. Plus music notes in the arrangement doesn't copy any existing material.
Piano Player Ability Rating: Advanced (close to original sound)
For an easy version with lyrics & chords: link.
To print piano sheet music save the direct PDF (mirror)
If you can't play it yet, try an easier version.
Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic.
Accent every note, varying the accents each time you play. Once played lightly and up to speed, the ornament should flow naturally. It’s worth trying out this technique for the entire song.
These patterns in the left hand can become repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic poise.
In playing any piano transcription of a song, the aim is to give the impression of a singer (the RH) that is being accompanied by a sensitive pianist (the LH). Imagine a duet between a band and a singer so color the two hands differently. Coordinating the parts may take some time to organise convincingly.
The RH here plays a melody (topline).
Practise slowly at first, count outloud.
Feel free to skip all notes in the LH after the first one. Skip pedalling.
More Piano Sheet Music from Dua Lipa
Free and easy piano sheet music with direct digital preview of music notes.
All credits go to songwriters. The arrangement in sheet music is transformative.
Piano Player Ability Rating: Advanced (close to original sound)
For an easy version with lyrics & chords: link.
To print piano sheet music save the direct PDF (mirror)
Practicing tips
Don't Start Now is written in a binary verse-chorus form. Both sections are repeated before a short coda.If you can't play it yet, try an easier version.
Articulation
Clarity and precision in articulation are essential for playing piano sheet music.Your tone should be energetic and rhythmic.
Accent every note, varying the accents each time you play. Once played lightly and up to speed, the ornament should flow naturally. It’s worth trying out this technique for the entire song.
These patterns in the left hand can become repetitive if not coloured imaginatively and played with rhythmic poise.
Right Hand
Listen to the actual track Don't Start Now as you begin to learn the arrangement, in order to balance parts in left and right hands.In playing any piano transcription of a song, the aim is to give the impression of a singer (the RH) that is being accompanied by a sensitive pianist (the LH). Imagine a duet between a band and a singer so color the two hands differently. Coordinating the parts may take some time to organise convincingly.
The RH here plays a melody (topline).
Practise slowly at first, count outloud.
Left Hand
After getting familiar with the RH, focus on the LH. This is one of those pieces where the bulk of the practising will be devoted to an accompaniment. The LH is generally soft and mellow throughout.Feel free to skip all notes in the LH after the first one. Skip pedalling.
More Piano Sheet Music from Dua Lipa
Free and easy piano sheet music with direct digital preview of music notes.
All credits go to songwriters. The arrangement in sheet music is transformative.